Healthy Snacks for Kids

Having nutritious, delicious and fun snacks available for kids is a great way to make sure they are eating healthy! Check out these quick tips to try with your hungry kids.

Include fruits and veggies – Make it a rule that all snacks include either one fruit or vegetable.

Try:

Slicing apples with cheese slices

Ants on a Log (celery with peanut/almond butter with raisins)

Slicing fruit with low fat plain yogurt

Slicing fresh peppers or cucumbers with hummus

Convenience – Kids will reach for fruits and vegetables that are readily available

Try:

Keeping fruits and vegetables at eye level in the refrigerator

Keeping a fruit bowl that can be easily reached

Keep it fun! Create healthy snacks with your kids in a fun and engaging way to keep your kids excited to eat!

Try:

Highlighting a fruit or vegetable of the month.

At the grocery store, have your child pick a fruit or vegetable based on color, shape, size, etc. and create a recipe around that produce!

Making teddy bear toast (pictured)

Spread peanut/almond butter on a slice of whole wheat toast. Add two slices of banana at the top for ears and a slice in the middle for a snout. Add two blueberries, grapes or raisins for eyes and one for a nose.

Writing messages or draw funny faces with a toothpick on a banana peel

Finding a local Farmer’s Market to check out fresh produce

Photo Credit: Elyse Burgher- JSY Nutrition Educator, Food Bank of Western New York

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